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Broome police are calling for information about the death of Josh Warneke, whose body was discovered on February 26.

Courts & JusticePremiumCoroner finds police failures in likely murder of Broome man

The criminal investigation into the unsolved killing of Broome man Josh Warneke was plagued with forensic failures and poor police work, a coroner’s court has found. 

Hannah Cross

Broome Bulls' Clive Djiagween celebrates a goal.

Football PremiumBulls claim fourth win as Towns hand Saints devastating loss

The Broome Bulls took home their fourth win of the West Kimberley League football season at the weekend, taking down the Looma Eagles in a dramatic clash on Father McMahon Oval on Saturday afternoon.  

Cain Andrews

Roebuck Primary School Year 1 student Nevaeh Churchill and Football Futures community engagement and development co-ordinator Mike Doyle.

Soccer PremiumSoccer program empowering girls in the Kimberley and Pilbara

A new culturally-led soccer initiative is empowering girls across the Kimberley and Pilbara.  

Cain Andrews

Sunset at Derby's wharf.

Local Government PremiumDerby Port begins transition to KPA control

The Shire of Derby West Kimberley is preparing to transfer operations of the Port of Derby to the Kimberley Port Authority.

Cain Andrews

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna.

Community PremiumBroome bus service expansion to launch in July

Broome bus services are set to expand from early next month with four new buses on the beat and new payment options available.  

Cain Andrews

Broome rescue dog Morley is now thriving in her new forever home.

Community PremiumBroome rescue dogs thriving after rescue

Two Broome rescue dogs are the face of this year’s RSPCA WA’s annual end-of-financial-year fundraising appeal after making a remarkable recovery. 

Cain Andrews

DFES East Kimberley District Officer Nigel Elliot.

King’s Honours PremiumDFES East Kimberley district officer Nigel Elliot given AFSM

Department of Fire and Emergency Services East Kimberley district officer Nigel Elliot has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal for over 40 years of service. 

Cain Andrews

Anna Vitenbergs on Delambre Island.

King’s Honours PremiumPoint Samson’s Anna Vitenbergs Order of Australia Medal

Point Samson resident Anna Vitenbergs has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her dedication to conservation and the environment

Cain Andrews

Existing Fitzroy Crossing Hall for redevelopment

Community PremiumFitzroy Crossing Hall to be redeveloped

Residents of Fitzroy to have their say on the future of Fitzroy Crossing Hall as the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley moves ahead with plans for a redesigned community facility. 

Phoebe Solon

Communities across the Kimberley and Pilbara are being urged to cover up following a fatal case of Murray Valley encephalitis. 

Fight the Bite PremiumFatal case of mosquito-borne disease prompts health warning

Communities across the Kimberley and Pilbara are being urged to cover up following a fatal case of Murray Valley encephalitis. 

Cain Andrews

Sen. Sgt Nathan Smith, officer-in-charge of Derby police station.

Crime PremiumDerby police target drugs, alcohol and e-rideables

Police in Derby are cracking down on unsafe e-rideable users and alcohol and drug offenders as part of an ongoing police operation

Cain Andrews

Sunset at Derby's wharf.

Community PremiumDerby Wharf public toilets reopen to public

The Derby Wharf public toilets have reopened to the public after they were damaged by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana earlier this year

Cain Andrews

Ord River's Brendan Tingey.

Football PremiumOrd River continue winning streak

The Ord River Magpies have chalked up another win during round eight at the weekend, continuing their undefeated streak this East Kimberley League Football season

Cain Andrews

Looma Eagles' Deromitt Wilson.

Football PremiumLooma record commanding win against Saints

The Looma Eagles recorded a commanding win against the Broome Saints during round five at the weekend, taking down the Broome side by more than 65 points.

Cain Andrews

Elsta Foy OAM.

King’s Honours PremiumTrailblazer Elsta Foy receives Order of Australia Medal

Local trailblazer Walman Yawuru elder Elsta Foy has received the Order of Australia Medal for a lifetime of advocacy and service to the Broome community. 

Cain Andrews

An Air North flight comes in to land on the Kununurra Airport runway. Peter de Kruijff

Community PremiumGovernments defend investment in Kimberley aviation

State and Federal governments have defended their investment in Kimberley aviation after the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley called for urgent intervention on soaring airfares and declining flight frequency. 

Cain Andrews

Men’s champions Derby.

Basketball PremiumDerby and Kalumburu team win Ord Valley Basketball Carnival

The Derby men’s team and Kalumburu women’s Tramulla Dream Team brought home the trophies from the 2026 Ord Valley Basketball Carnival.

Cain Andrews

The 2027 Lake Argyle Swim was one of the 11 East Kimberley recipients of Horizon Power’s community partnership program.

Partnership programs funding PremiumKimberley organisations get welcomed funding boost

Community organisations across the Kimberley will share in more than $105,000 through Horizon Power’s latest Community Partnerships Program.

Phoebe Solon

Hype Run Club Eco Beach retreat.

Community PremiumHype Run Club hosts first runners’ retreat

Hype Run Club hosted their first ever Run Club Retreat at Eco Beach bringing together 14 participants who shared a common interest in running, wellness and connection.

Cain Andrews

A Football West initiative is helping drive a surge in female soccer participation in Kununurra, with dozens of young girls taking up the sport for the first time.

Sports PremiumFemale soccer numbers soar in Kununurra

A Football West initiative is helping drive a surge in female soccer participation in Kununurra, with dozens of young girls taking up the sport for the first time.

Phoebe Solon

An Air North flight comes in to land on the Kununurra Airport runway.

Council PremiumIncreased airfares, reduced flights cause Kununurra concern

Increased airfares and reduced flight frequency is causing concern in Kununurra with the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley now looking to the State and Federal governments to intervene. 

Cain Andrews

Kununurra Picture Gardens secured $10,000 to assist with planning and funding development.

Council PremiumCouncil allocates $70,000 for community organisations

Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley approves more than $70,000 in funding allocations for local community organisations at May 26 council meeting. 

Phoebe Solon

Minimum rates in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley are rising by hundreds of dollars.

Council PremiumMinimum rate payments to increase nearly $500

The Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley has locked in a nearly $500 rise in minimum rates after receiving not one comment on the proposal designed to incentivise landowners not to sit on undeveloped land. 

Cain Andrews

West Kimberley won the Kimberley Colts Championships at the weekend.

Football PremiumWest Kimberley win Kimberley Colts Championships

The West Kimberley Junior Football League colts team won the Kimberley Colts Championship at the long weekend after a competitive campaign. 

Cain Andrews